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COVID-19 is a disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus strain, that has not been previously identified in humans. See below for a collection of resources to help you cover this issue (Please note: additional resources are available to journalists who are logged in).

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  1. Sleeping well could help boost the effectiveness of vaccines

    Publicly released: Tue 14 Mar 2023 at 0200 AEDT | 0400 NZDT

    Current Biology

    When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and mass-vaccination became an international priority, Spiegel and Van Cauter set out to summarize our current knowledge about the effect of sleep duration on Read more about Sleeping well could help boost the effectiveness of vaccines

    InternationalCentre de Recherche en Neurosciences de Lyon, France

  2. Decoding dragons and devils, what triggers volcanoes, and more: Australia’s stars of science

    Publicly released: Tue 14 Mar 2023 at 0001 AEDT | 0201 NZDT

    From investigating the structure of space-time to the inner workings of volcanoes and the genetics of sex—twenty-two scientists are today recognised by the Australian Academy of Science for Read more about Decoding dragons and devils, what triggers volcanoes, and more: Australia’s stars of science

    Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; ACTAustralian Academy of Science

  3. Finding the diet myths ‘hidden’ in social media

    Publicly released: Mon 13 Mar 2023 at 1300 AEDT | 1500 NZDT

    Journal of Sociology

    Dr Smith said the research provided insight into how easily misinformation spread in an online genre that mixed correct and incorrect information. ... In addition, the destabilising environment of the Read more about Finding the diet myths ‘hidden’ in social media

    Australia; QLDUniversity of the Sunshine Coast|Federation University Australia

  4. Kids’ COVID calculator to better inform parents

    Publicly released: Mon 13 Mar 2023 at 1030 AEDT | 1230 NZDT

    Parents can now use a ‘COVID calculator’ to help weigh up the risks and benefits of COVID-19 vaccinations for their children. ... The calculator was initially designed to help adults make an informed Read more about Kids’ COVID calculator to better inform parents

    Australia; QLDThe University of Queensland

  5. Smoking rates surge during COVID-19

    Publicly released: Fri 10 Mar 2023 at 1115 AEDT | 1315 NZDT

    Nicotine and Tobacco Research

    Tobacco and nicotine consumption have been decreasing in Australia, however the COVID-19 pandemic may have temporarily disrupted this trend,” Dr Thai said. ... The introduction of lockdowns, social Read more about Smoking rates surge during COVID-19

    Australia; QLD; SAThe University of Queensland

  6. How to protect classrooms against Covid-19 and other infections

    Publicly released: Fri 10 Mar 2023 at 0001 AEDT | 0201 NZDT

    New Zealand Medical Journal

    They say schools should be one of the safest places for children to be, and their access to learning should be protected during public health emergencies. ... Instead, Aotearoa New Zealand’s "business-as Read more about How to protect classrooms against Covid-19 and other infections

    New ZealandUniversity of Otago|Massey University|Tū Kotahi Māori Asthma Trust

  7. Mental health may not have gotten much worse during the pandemic after all

    Publicly released: Thu 9 Mar 2023 at 1710 AEDT | 1910 NZDT

    The BMJ

    Mental health among the general public has not changed by large amounts during the covid-19 pandemic compared with pre-pandemic levels, according to international research. ... To address this, Read more about Mental health may not have gotten much worse during the pandemic after all

    InternationalJewish General Hospital, Canada

  8. Long Covid is much less likely after omicron than after the original strain

    Publicly released: Thu 9 Mar 2023 at 1001 AEDT | 1201 NZDT

    European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (ECCMID 2023)

    The omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 is much less likely to lead to long Covid than the variant circulating at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new ... why. ” Dr Strahm assessed rates of Read more about Long Covid is much less likely after omicron than after the original strain

    InternationalCantonal Hospital St Gallen, Switzerland

  9. Moving on from COVID-19 means facing its impact on mental health

    Publicly released: Thu 9 Mar 2023 at 0715 AEDT | 0915 NZDT

    Frontiers in Psychiatry

    A new review on the global mental health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic confirms feared increases in depression and anxiety, with leading experts saying little has been done to address ... first-of-its-ki Read more about Moving on from COVID-19 means facing its impact on mental health

    Australia; NSW; ACTThe University of Sydney|The Australian National University

  10. Silicon, gold and copper among new weapons against COVID-19

    Publicly released: Tue 7 Mar 2023 at 1200 AEDT | 1400 NZDT

    Chemical Science

    New Curtin research has found the spike proteins of SARS-CoV-2, a strain of coronaviruses that caused the COVID-19 pandemic, become trapped when they come into contact with silicon, ... Published in Read more about Silicon, gold and copper among new weapons against COVID-19

    Australia; International; WACurtin University

  11. Victorians sought for trial of immune responses to fourth COVID-19 vaccine

    Publicly released: Tue 7 Mar 2023 at 0001 AEDT | 0201 NZDT

    Antibody levels are used to determine immunity against COVID-19. The trial will monitor how antibodies change over time and how this differs in the control and vaccine groups and in ... All countries are Read more about Victorians sought for trial of immune responses to fourth COVID-19 vaccine

    Australia; VICMurdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI)

  12. Test developed for bat-borne virus in Asia

    Publicly released: Mon 6 Mar 2023 at 1600 AEDT | 1800 NZDT

    Frontiers in Microbiology

    Symptoms of the virus in humans are fever, headache, coughing, difficulty breathing and vomiting. ... Postdoctoral researcher Dr Nina Pollak, who applied the UniSC technology for Nipah virus detection, Read more about Test developed for bat-borne virus in Asia

    Australia; Pacific; International; QLDUniversity of the Sunshine Coast|CSIRO

  13. EXPERT REACTION: 'Oceans treaty' agreement reached

    Publicly released: Mon 6 Mar 2023 at 1130 AEDT | 1330 NZDT

    It is also vital for achieving ocean-related goals and targets of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework,” said the statement, Read more about EXPERT REACTION: 'Oceans treaty' agreement reached

    Australia; International; NSW; QLD; WAAustralian Science Media Centre|UN

  14. NZ-made Covid-19 booster vaccine offers 100% protection in mice

    Publicly released: Fri 3 Mar 2023 at 1000 AEDT | 1200 NZDT

    iScience

    The "Kiwi Vax" vaccine provides complete protection against Covid-19 - including the Omicron variant - and prevents the virus from replicating in mice exposed to it, according to a preclinical study. Read more about NZ-made Covid-19 booster vaccine offers 100% protection in mice

    Australia; New Zealand; VICMalaghan Institute of Medical Research|Victoria University of Wellington...

  15. How effective are our COVID-19 booster vaccines as new variants emerge?

    Publicly released: Fri 3 Mar 2023 at 0300 AEDT | 0500 NZDT

    Nature Medicine

    severe COVID-19 and variant-modified vaccines may provide additional protection even if they come up against a different variant to the one they are designed to target. ... 6 times better immunity against Read more about How effective are our COVID-19 booster vaccines as new variants emerge?

    Australia; NSW; VICKirby Institute, UNSW Sydney|The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity...

  16. Ablation found to reverse common type of heart failure

    Publicly released: Thu 2 Mar 2023 at 0600 AEDT | 0800 NZDT

    JACC: Heart Failure

    Moving forward, clinicians should consider using catheter ablation to improve the lives of the many people living with comorbid AF and HFpEF. ” ... Thirty-one participants were involved with the study, Read more about Ablation found to reverse common type of heart failure

    Australia; International; VICBaker Heart and Diabetes Institute

  17. COVID-19 jab may lessen severity and duration of ‘long COVID’

    Publicly released: Wed 1 Mar 2023 at 1030 AEDT | 1230 NZDT

    BMJ Medicine

    CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, may lessen the severity and duration of ‘long COVID’ in those with persistent symptoms after infection, suggests a study that closely imitates Read more about COVID-19 jab may lessen severity and duration of ‘long COVID’

    Australia; International; QLDBond University|Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, France; See papers for full list of author affiliations

  18. Science rejected, lives lost – how society can do better

    Publicly released: Tue 28 Feb 2023 at 1516 AEDT | 1716 NZDT

    Clinical Infectious Diseases

    through the air, at a time when the World Health Organisation declared “COVID-19 is NOT airborne” and “there is no specific evidence to suggest the wearing of masks by the ... Such transparency Read more about Science rejected, lives lost – how society can do better

    Australia; NSW; QLDQueensland University of Technology (QUT)|The University of New South Wales

  19. Babies born preterm decreased slightly and stillborn rates unchanged during first wave of COVID-19 lockdowns

    Publicly released: Tue 28 Feb 2023 at 0300 AEDT | 0500 NZDT

    Nature Human Behavior

    Babies born preterm decreased and stillborn rates remained unchanged during the first four months of COVID-19 lockdowns, according to a largescale international study. ... Research at a Glance: A Read more about Babies born preterm decreased slightly and stillborn rates unchanged during first wave of COVID-19 lockdowns

    Australia; International; NSW; VIC; QLD; WAMurdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI)|The University of New South Wales...

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